Category Archives: Dundee

Assessment, CfE, Dundee, Partnerships

New report on Assessing Creativity across many subjects available on Creativity Portal

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Led by the University of Dundee and funded by Creative Scotland, this project gathered the views of three groups of professionals working within the expressive arts with the aim of identifying effective and innovative models of assessment of creativity. These models were documented and used to develop case studies in the format of a teaching resource for application across the whole curriculum. The resource was piloted and evaluated by the research and development team in collaboration with teachers and initial teacher education (ITE) providers.

Click here to find the downloadable file:

http://creativityportal.org.uk/?q=assessing+creativity

The project develops the links between arts organisations, schools and ITE providers through data collection; shared analysis and evaluation; and through the development, application and dissemination of findings. In this way stronger partnerships have been established as recommended in Teaching  Scotland’s  Future  (Donaldson  2010)
Artists, Dundee, Events

ArtWorks Scotland Conference 2013

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The ArtWorks Scotland Conference website is now live.

The ArtWorks team will continue to add information to the site as the programme develops, but in the meantime you can:

We look forward to seeing you there!

All the best

The ArtWorks Scotland Team

artworksscotlandconference.com

CfE, Dundee, Research, Teachers

V&A at Dundee Teachers’ Survey

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The V&A at Dundee invites primary and secondary school teachers from across Scotland to take part in a survey which will help them shape their education programme for the organisation.

V&A at Dundee’s aim is to offer a programme which will encourage interdisciplinary practice and learning, covering a wide range of Curriculum for Excellence areas.  For example, a session looking at Hollywood Costume might discuss the use of costume design to represent particular faiths and debate issues of potential stereotyping, or how people of different faiths are represented in film genres. A session looking at Green Design would explore moral issues about climate change and sustainability.

If you’d like to participate through the online survey, please click on the following link: http://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveylogin.asp?k=136327212796&SCE=3

If clicking on the link does not work, please copy and paste the address into your browser.

Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Science

Funding for science programme

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The Scottish Government has announced that a national programme of science events and exhibitions will take place across the country to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland. The activity will take place in Scotland’s four science centres in 2013.

Full programme details are still to be announced but highlights are set to include:
·         A series of community and school events celebrating sustainable living and new technologies at Dundee Science Centre.
·         A festival focusing on sustainable science at Glasgow Science Centre, with hands-on workshops and ‘meet the expert’ sessions.
·         Workshops and exhibitions at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh celebrating the beauty of Scotland’s natural environment.
·         A ‘Green Energy Discovery Weekend’ and a symposium for primary pupils at Aberdeen’s Satrosphere Science Centre.

To find out more, click here

CPD, Dance, Dundee

SKILL UP 2013 – Scotland’s annual training conference for professionals who use drama and theatre in their work with young people

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SKILL UP 2013
Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee
20-21 April 2013

SKILL UP is an annual training and networking conference for professionals who use drama and theatre in their work with young people.

Produced by Promote YT in partnership with Dundee Rep Theatre, SKILL UP 2013 presents a programme of high quality training and facilitation delivered by leading practitioners including – Company of Angels, Frantic Assembly, National Association of Youth Drama (Ireland), Scottish Youth Theatre, Adam Smith College, Dundee Rep Theatre, Fife Youth Theatre and more.

To find out more about the event and how to book your place, visit www.promoteyt.co.uk/events/skillup

Dundee, Edinburgh, Events, Fife, South Lanarkshire

Starcatchers Silly Moments – January 24

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On Thursday 24 January, to celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day and the launch of Suzanne Zeedyk’s new films which show the ways in which young children connect with the world around them, Starcatchers will be holding a series of ‘Silly Moments’ in Shopping Centres and other public spaces in Dundee, Glenrothes, Edinburgh, Hamilton and Barrhead. Starcatchers’ Artists will be in each area to engage with the public, try to make them laugh and take part in a Silly Moment.

Starcatchers are looking for support from local partner organisations or individuals in these areas who can help with these events on 24 January. Download this document for further information: SZ Starcatchers – info for local partners

CPD, Creative Practitioners, Dance, Dundee

Inspirational Education – training and best practice in dance education

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Sat 24 Nov at The Space, Dundee College (10am – 4pm)

Dundee Dance Partnership welcomes Charles Chip McNeal, Director of Education, San Francisco Ballet to open this day of workshops and networking opportunities.

Through a programme of workshops, participants, whether newly qualified or highly experienced, will:

  • gain renewed insight into the importance of their roles as dance educators
  • meet fellow dance educators at many levels of experience
  • refresh and gain new skills in activity delivery and planning

£30 / £15 concessions. Please see website for full details of bursary places and how to book. Visit Scottish Dance Theatre’s website: Inspirational Education or call Dawn Harley on 01382 342 600

CPD, Dundee, Science

Robots and CPD

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Teacher open evening event, Thursday 30 August, 4 pm – 6.30 pm

http://www.sensation.org.uk/

Dundee Science Centre is hosting an open evening for all teachers and educators, showcasing the work of the Science Learning Team and the opportunities available to schools throughout the coming academic year.  The centre will be open from 4 pm and there will be the chance to see the Robot exhibition and see the range of science resource boxes available for loan.  This is a free event.